SL/R232: Bashing R232
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Hey I know I'm somewhat aloof and annoying to pester ya'll but at least there's a lot of qualified feedback here.
I have filed a lawsuit in CA against Mercedes for the SL 55 R232 as you've suggested (see back to my previous post with the entire engine on the floor). However since last posting on here I have continued to receive "SOS Inoperative" messages after over six trips to the dealership (a new center entertainment center screen because the other motor crapped out and new telecommunications system) but every time I get the car back the same error message keeps populating and more issues keep arising. Now my driver window takes three attempts to roll up only to hear thud at the end. I also noticed the car coming back dirtier and dirtier with oil stains on passenger mats and even dirt/grass underneath the drivers seat. I then decided to look into the service records and see how much it had been driven over the past drop offs... 14 miles in November visit .. 12 Miles in October visit and 69 miles in another October visit.. they also haven't solved the original problem.
WTF do I do? I feel violated in some sort of way but can is it feasible to sue the dealership directly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I have filed a lawsuit in CA against Mercedes for the SL 55 R232 as you've suggested (see back to my previous post with the entire engine on the floor). However since last posting on here I have continued to receive "SOS Inoperative" messages after over six trips to the dealership (a new center entertainment center screen because the other motor crapped out and new telecommunications system) but every time I get the car back the same error message keeps populating and more issues keep arising. Now my driver window takes three attempts to roll up only to hear thud at the end. I also noticed the car coming back dirtier and dirtier with oil stains on passenger mats and even dirt/grass underneath the drivers seat. I then decided to look into the service records and see how much it had been driven over the past drop offs... 14 miles in November visit .. 12 Miles in October visit and 69 miles in another October visit.. they also haven't solved the original problem.
WTF do I do? I feel violated in some sort of way but can is it feasible to sue the dealership directly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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I had that SOS inop message. A software update resolved the issue. I haven’t had any SOS Inop messages since a week after the update.
As for the dealership, a lot of guys get a lot more satisfaction from a good indie shop in the area.
As for the dealership, a lot of guys get a lot more satisfaction from a good indie shop in the area.
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Hey I know I'm somewhat aloof and annoying to pester ya'll but at least there's a lot of qualified feedback here.
I have filed a lawsuit in CA against Mercedes for the SL 55 R232 as you've suggested (see back to my previous post with the entire engine on the floor). However since last posting on here I have continued to receive "SOS Inoperative" messages after over six trips to the dealership (a new center entertainment center screen because the other motor crapped out and new telecommunications system) but every time I get the car back the same error message keeps populating and more issues keep arising. Now my driver window takes three attempts to roll up only to hear thud at the end. I also noticed the car coming back dirtier and dirtier with oil stains on passenger mats and even dirt/grass underneath the drivers seat. I then decided to look into the service records and see how much it had been driven over the past drop offs... 14 miles in November visit .. 12 Miles in October visit and 69 miles in another October visit.. they also haven't solved the original problem.
WTF do I do? I feel violated in some sort of way but can is it feasible to sue the dealership directly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I have filed a lawsuit in CA against Mercedes for the SL 55 R232 as you've suggested (see back to my previous post with the entire engine on the floor). However since last posting on here I have continued to receive "SOS Inoperative" messages after over six trips to the dealership (a new center entertainment center screen because the other motor crapped out and new telecommunications system) but every time I get the car back the same error message keeps populating and more issues keep arising. Now my driver window takes three attempts to roll up only to hear thud at the end. I also noticed the car coming back dirtier and dirtier with oil stains on passenger mats and even dirt/grass underneath the drivers seat. I then decided to look into the service records and see how much it had been driven over the past drop offs... 14 miles in November visit .. 12 Miles in October visit and 69 miles in another October visit.. they also haven't solved the original problem.
WTF do I do? I feel violated in some sort of way but can is it feasible to sue the dealership directly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Since you are in California, you are covered by the VERY customer friendly Lemon Laws of The Golden State. If a vehicle is out of service for a CUMULATIVE 30 days, for issues covered by the warranty, it is pretty much considered to be a lemon. Knowing that they will probably lose any legal action, MBUSA will most likely step up to the plate and repurchase your car. I would not hire a lawyer until you have officially requested a buy back from MBUSA. They have bought back my last THREE S Class sedans.
Unfortunately I have already engaged with a lawyer a few months back. They just updated me a few hours ago that Mercedes Benz will be electing to move towards settlement or buying back the car. Any color on their process for taking into account .. total amount paid (down payment + lease payments) and lease quote payoff factor into their buyback program? I believe I have paid about $100K for the car so far and I know the buy back value is probably half of my payoff.. just curious what is realistic to expect on an offer from mercedes. Any advice would be appreciated
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They need to differentiate the Purespeed, which is really just cosmetic and lacks differentiation. There is no way the clock will make it to the regular line.
I have the analog clock in the G wagon and never use it, to be honest.
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True it does look like it is retrofitable but then it is in lieu of the speaker and you have to modify the dash.
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I personally am glad that everyone has spoken up about their issues. I originally was going to get a ‘22 SL55 but all of the posted issues made me hesitate and in the long run saved me a bunch of headaches and $$$$. Whoever was in charge of the SL redesign should have been fired.
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So far no complaints about the 2025 SL55. I have one on order.
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